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Pakse International Airport

IATA PKZICAO VLPS🇱🇦 Pakse
Coordinates
15.1340°N, 105.7799°E
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
LA-CH
Time zone
Vientiane(UTC+07:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
18:32
Civil dusk
18:55

About 12h 57m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Pakse International Airport

Pakse International Airport

Pakse International Airport is one of the three international airports in Laos. Pakse is the former southern capital city of the Kingdom of Champasak.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VLPS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 337,874 ft / 2,400 m147 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.500 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PAKSE TMAClass CControlled7500 ft MSLFL195
PAKSE CTRClass DCTRGND7500 ft MSL
FIR VIENTIANESpecial useFIRGNDFL9999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Laos airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pakse International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pakse International Airport?

The ICAO code for Pakse International Airport is VLPS, and its IATA code is PKZ.

Where is Pakse International Airport located?

Pakse International Airport is large airport located in Pakse, Laos, at an elevation of 351 ft (107 m).

How many runways does Pakse International Airport have?

Pakse International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,874 ft / 2,400 m.

Which airlines fly to Pakse International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Pakse International Airport include Lao Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Pakse International Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Pakse International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Pakse International Airport in?

Pakse International Airport is in the Asia/Vientiane time zone (UTC+07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pakse International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pakse International Airport is approximately 1.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pakse International Airport?

The nearest airport to Pakse International Airport is Salavan Airport (VNA), about 50.3 nm to the ne, followed by Ubon Ratchathani Airport and Savannakhet Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Pakse International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.